Alberto Costa MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Gastroparesis: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of availability of gastric neurostimulators.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to respond to the correspondence from the hon. Member for South Leicestershire regarding the case of Twana Jamal, referred to during Home Office Oral Questions on 13 July 2026.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding. The correspondence from the Honourable Member regarding Mr Twana Jamal, referred to during Home Office Oral Questions on 13 July 2026, has been received and is being considered. A substantive response will be issue...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: LicensingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the timetable for introducing a retail licensing scheme for tobacco, vape and nicotine retailers.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 20 July in response to Question 18891 regarding the timetable for introducing the retail licensing scheme.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Phones: FraudDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the accountability of mobile network operators where people are victims of fraud.
Answer: Tackling fraud is a priority for this Government. My Department works closely with Ofcom, the telecoms industry and law enforcement to strengthen operators’ counter-fraud measures. Ofcom has introduced requirements to disrupt the criminal use of telephone...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the revised steel safeguard quota arrangements on stock availability and supply chain resilience for UK manufacturers during
Answer: The UK’s steel safeguard expired on 30 June in line with WTO rules. The Government is closely monitoring the implementation of the new steel trade measure and will continue to engage with businesses on the impacts, including stock availability and supply ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Safeguard MeasuresDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether he plans to review the operation of the steel safeguard measures prior to the next annual review.
Answer: The UK’s steel safeguard expired on 30 June in line with WTO rules. The Government is closely monitoring the implementation of the new steel trade measure and will continue to engage with businesses on the impacts. We will remain responsive to significant...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the delayed publication of 2025 Key Stage 2 SATs results on pupils, parents and schools; what discussions she has had with Pearson regarding reported issu
Answer: Schools rightly expect results to be delivered on time, and the department recognises the frustration this delay caused. Pearson Education Limited has fully apologised for failing to return the 2026 SATs results on time and for the impact on schools, pupi...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: ImportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when his Department plans to publish detailed information on steel safeguard quota allocations and anticipated utilisation in advance of the implementation of those measures on 1 July 2026.
Answer: Details of the finalised steel trade measure quotas were published on GOV.UK on 25 June and I gave a statement on the new steel trade measure on the same day.The steel trade measure quotas reflect the needs of the steel industry, taking account of product...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: QuotasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department will publish detailed information on steel safeguard quota allocations and anticipated utilisation in advance of the implementation of those measures on 1 July 2026.
Answer: Yes.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Federation of England and WalesHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what level of oversight her Department has of the governance and reform of the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Answer: The Government wants to see a strong staff association that provides a robust voice for police officers and represents their interests effectively.There is a statutory duty on the Home Secretary to ensure that there shall continue to be a Police Federatio...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Federation of England and WalesHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of conducting (a) an independent review and (b) an inquiry into the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Answer: The Government wants to see a strong staff association that provides a robust voice for police officers and represents their interests effectively.There is a statutory duty on the Home Secretary to ensure that there shall continue to be a Police Federatio...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Federation of England and WalesHome OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Police Federation in representing its members.
Answer: The Government wants to see a strong staff association that provides a robust voice for police officers and represents their interests effectively.There is a statutory duty on the Home Secretary to ensure that there shall continue to be a Police Federatio...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make Fracture Liaison Services a mandated service for Integrated Care Boards.
Answer: Our 10-Year Health Plan committed to rolling out Fracture Liaison Services across every part of the country by 2030.Integrated care boards remain well-placed to make decisions according to local need.The renewed Women’s Health Strategy sets an expectation...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFractures: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of England’s progress in providing universal access to Fracture Liaison Services with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's.
Answer: Health is a devolved matter to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.The Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme is a clinical audit of fracture prevention care, delivered by the Royal College of Physicians. The Fracture Liaison Service database coll...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordExport ControlsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what guidance is provided to exporters on demonstrating low diversion risk under the Sanctions End-Use Controls.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) provides guidance for businesses on Sanctions End-Use Controls and countering sanctions evasion through GOV.UK, which sets out how exporters can address diversion risk.Exporters should evidence robust due dilige...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: DatabasesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what safeguards are in place to ensure that data accessed or processed through the NHS Federated Data Platform cannot be repurposed, now or in the future, for immigration enforcement or other non-h
Answer: Data held within the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) remains under the full control of the National Health Service at all times. The supplier does not control NHS data and is not permitted to access, use, or share data for its own purposes. The supplier...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Health Services: LeicestershireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that there are adequate (a) resources and (b) workforce capacity in community health services, particularly in areas served by the Leicester, Leicester
Answer: NHS England is responsible for funding allocations to integrated care boards (ICBs). NHS England takes advice on the underlying formula from the independent Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation. The formula takes account of population, age, need, dep...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Rural AreasDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the ongoing restructuring of NHS England and the reduction in Integrated Care Systems on (a) the pace of service developmen
Answer: The new Department will operate in a leaner, more agile, and more efficient way and will empower staff at all levels of the health system. These reforms will give more power and autonomy to local leaders and systems, stripping away red tape and bureaucrac...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the guidance entitled Applying to the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme, updated on 5 March 2026, when the additional 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) extension will ope
Answer: The Government has extended the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) by a further 24 months to provide stability and security for those who still need sanctuary in the UK due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The additional 24‑month extension under the UPE...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what mechanisms are in place to ensure accountability for public sector bodies and organisations carrying out safeguarding functions on behalf of local authorities; and whether her Department plans to introduce
Answer: ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026’ sets clear expectations for how organisations must safeguard children. Inspectorates and regulators are key to ensuring organisations follow their statutory duties. Ofsted inspects early years provision, schoo...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFoster Care: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to introduce increased statutory rights and protections for foster carers, including safeguards against unsubstantiated allegations; and what assessment she has made of the potentia
Answer: The department does not hold data centrally on the number of fostering placements at constituency level. Nationally, placement sufficiency remains under strain, which is why reforms are essential to renewing fostering and improving support for carers and ...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFoster Care: ProtectionDepartment for EducationTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to review cases where foster carers and children may have been adversely affected by Local Authority Designated Officer investigations; and if she will make an assessment of
Answer: The local authority designated officer (LADO) is a local authority function. Local authorities are responsible for managing allegations against adults who work with children and the LADO plays a vital role in safeguarding children by overseeing the manage...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120870More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when energy suppliers will be required to provide consumers with the option of having a SMETS2 smart meter installed in a non-communicating mode; and for what reason this option was not put i
Answer: Energy suppliers are best placed to make decisions on metering based on customers’ individual circumstances, and in some cases may be able to provide alternative arrangements if the customer does not want a smart meter in smart mode. However, the customer...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120869More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to publish an implementation plan for the National Cancer Plan.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published on the 4 February, sets out several commitments and ambitions, to be delivered within the next 10 years. The plan sets out in tables at the end of each chapter what actions we will take and when we will implement them. ...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117769More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will review the communication strategy relating to possible evacuation routes, including advice on travelling to neighbouring airports such as Muscat International Air
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 16 March in response to Question 118590.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
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